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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.44, 1,390.04 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.44, 1,390.04 and 536.61 is: 804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.44 : 1,390.04 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.44/1,390.04 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.44x = 1,390.04 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.44x = 745,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,913.91/927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.27

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